MK5 Golf GTI/R32, coming from honda ownership
Discussion
Hi,
I am getting a new car in september and im trying to get my head around which car i should get. Ive alway's liked how Mk5 Golfs look, even though they are quite a concervative safe looking car, i currently have a bright orange Civic Type S.
having been around honda's for as long as i can remember, and driving all sorts of Vtec driven moters i am considering for the first time swapping over into the Volkswagen brand.
Now i like the Mk5 GTi & Mk5 R32. And i was wondering if anyone has gone from honda to Volkswagen and been happy with the change? the reason i say this is i do really enjoy owning my Civic, it gets alot of looks and it's fun to drive, theres a great commiunity for honda owners etc etc.
But i was curious to hear from Golf Owners to hear if they are happy with there purchase, If the car is fun to drive?? Thats the main thing!! I will be booking up some test drive's come september time as i am going to work in america for 3 months come june. But i just would like to hear how people find living with them on a daily basis and if they put a smile on your face when driving them!
look forward to the replys. Thank you
I am getting a new car in september and im trying to get my head around which car i should get. Ive alway's liked how Mk5 Golfs look, even though they are quite a concervative safe looking car, i currently have a bright orange Civic Type S.
having been around honda's for as long as i can remember, and driving all sorts of Vtec driven moters i am considering for the first time swapping over into the Volkswagen brand.
Now i like the Mk5 GTi & Mk5 R32. And i was wondering if anyone has gone from honda to Volkswagen and been happy with the change? the reason i say this is i do really enjoy owning my Civic, it gets alot of looks and it's fun to drive, theres a great commiunity for honda owners etc etc.
But i was curious to hear from Golf Owners to hear if they are happy with there purchase, If the car is fun to drive?? Thats the main thing!! I will be booking up some test drive's come september time as i am going to work in america for 3 months come june. But i just would like to hear how people find living with them on a daily basis and if they put a smile on your face when driving them!
look forward to the replys. Thank you
I've spent a lot of time behind the wheel of an Integra Type R and have driven current and previous Civic R, S2000 etc...
Honda's quick stuff I really, really like when I'm in the mood for just driving and driving the wheels off something. Got to be absolutely in the mood to use every rev and match every downshift, prime the car for every corner...
That's loads of fun but only when you want to be 100% commited, at anything less than this a Type R can be infuriating. If say you're trying to 'make progress' down a give and take road you spend too much time finding gears (which is annoying) and if you don't you spend half your time in the wrong gear without enough pull (even if you are only driving at, say, 6 out of 10.
The MKV GTI when driven with serious commitment at 11 out of 10 is probably 'only' 90% as much fun as a Civic Type R. That's where the criticism ends (and it isn't really a criticism). The steering is exceptional for a Volkswagen (and very very good by any standard); is precise and the gearing nicely judged. Performance is very good across the board, torque, flexibility... it even revs when you want it to. I'm certain the 2.0T sounds better in a GTI than other products.
The feel is very different to a Civic too; you can plonk the Golf in 3rd or 4th on most roads. Ride the torque and spend your effort picking lines and braking points. It is considerably less frenetic. Whilst we're being subjective; I don't doubt that the Honda is extremely well made but the Golf has a more expensive ambience.
Honda's quick stuff I really, really like when I'm in the mood for just driving and driving the wheels off something. Got to be absolutely in the mood to use every rev and match every downshift, prime the car for every corner...
That's loads of fun but only when you want to be 100% commited, at anything less than this a Type R can be infuriating. If say you're trying to 'make progress' down a give and take road you spend too much time finding gears (which is annoying) and if you don't you spend half your time in the wrong gear without enough pull (even if you are only driving at, say, 6 out of 10.
The MKV GTI when driven with serious commitment at 11 out of 10 is probably 'only' 90% as much fun as a Civic Type R. That's where the criticism ends (and it isn't really a criticism). The steering is exceptional for a Volkswagen (and very very good by any standard); is precise and the gearing nicely judged. Performance is very good across the board, torque, flexibility... it even revs when you want it to. I'm certain the 2.0T sounds better in a GTI than other products.
The feel is very different to a Civic too; you can plonk the Golf in 3rd or 4th on most roads. Ride the torque and spend your effort picking lines and braking points. It is considerably less frenetic. Whilst we're being subjective; I don't doubt that the Honda is extremely well made but the Golf has a more expensive ambience.
Got it in one ^^
Look at this Fifth gear video which says the same thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA7odlXCqMU
The only thing you have to decide is R32 or GTI. That's been covered to death so just do a search.
Look at this Fifth gear video which says the same thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA7odlXCqMU
The only thing you have to decide is R32 or GTI. That's been covered to death so just do a search.
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